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Coach Gary Stead: New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been pulled out of New Zealand's upcoming fifth T20I against Pakistan on Sunday, as Rachin Ravindra named his replacement.

Having showcased his prowess with two half-centuries in the series, Mitchell's workload management became a priority for the hosts, particularly with crucial international fixtures on the horizon.

Coach Gary Stead emphasizes the significance of preserving Mitchell, a versatile three-format player, considering the upcoming Test matches against South Africa and Australia. With the series already secured at 4-0, the decision to rest Mitchell provides an opportune moment to reintroduce allrounder Rachin Ravindra, initially rested for the series.